Vienna can look forward to a very special musical highlight: the popular Candlelight Concerts are expanding their repertoire to include two magnificent, historically significant venues – Belvedere Palace and the Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace. Under thousands of candles, classical and modern melodies unfold their unique magic here.
The atmospheric candlelight concerts are thus moving into two of the city’s most impressive historical locations. Candlelight thrives not only on classical music, but above all on atmosphere – and here, the atmosphere is simply incomparable. In these two locations, you can expect anything but a simple, gray concert hall. Here , magnificent architecture, significant history, and cultural heritage form the backdrop for unforgettable evenings of music.
Austrian Gallery Belvedere
Classical music in two of Vienna’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Both Belvedere Palace and Schönbrunn Palace are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This distinction recognizes their exceptional historical value and significance for the cultural heritage of humanity. Candlelight concerts in historic venues such as these combine music and history in a particularly impressive way.
Austrian Gallery Belvedere
Belvedere Palace is one of the most beautiful Baroque architectural ensembles in Europe. Built in the 18th century as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, it now houses the Austrian Gallery Belvedere with world-famous works of art such as Klimt’s “The Kiss.” The magnificent halls, the ornate architecture, and the quiet elegance of the palace create an intimate, almost timeless atmosphere and provide the ideal setting for atmospheric candlelight concerts.
Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
Schönbrunn Orangery
No less impressive is the Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace. It is one of the largest Baroque orangeries in Europe and was once a central venue for courtly celebrations and musical performances. Surrounded by the extensive palace gardens and characterized by imperial flair, the Orangery offers an extraordinary setting for atmospheric concerts.